Jitendra Business Consultant helps entrepreneurs compare UAE company formation options, understand the setup requirements and plan the next steps. We support mainland and free zone setups, licensing, PRO and visa services, and corporate bank account applications.
Start a business in the UAE from the UK
You can begin planning your UAE business setup while you’re in the UK. The right structure depends on what your company will do and where you expect to trade.
Before choosing a licence, consider:
- The products or services you plan to offer
- Whether your customers will be in the UAE, overseas or both
- Whether your business needs a shop, office, warehouse or flexi-desk
- How many owner or employee visas you may need
- Whether a mainland or free zone licence suits your intended activity
Our consultants can review these details with you and provide a setup recommendation and cost estimate.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?
The UAE offers different business environments across its emirates. The right location depends on your sector, customer base, facilities and operating plans.
Dubai
Dubai may suit businesses looking for a wide choice of licensing routes and access to an international business community. Jitendra Business Consultant has an office in Dubai and supports mainland and free zone company formation. Compare the specific licensing options against your activity and customer requirements.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi may be worth considering for businesses in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, financial services, tourism, logistics, clean energy and technology. Licensing categories and requirements vary, and additional approvals may be needed depending on the activity and location.
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development: establishing a business
Sharjah
Sharjah may suit businesses connected to manufacturing, logistics, education, healthcare, tourism and creative industries. Its free zones and facilities vary, so compare the relevant authority’s activity, premises and visa requirements before choosing.
Invest in Sharjah: key sectors
The right emirate is the one that fits your business model. Our team can help you compare options across the UAE before you commit to a jurisdiction.
Mainland or free zone company formation?
Your jurisdiction affects how your business is licensed and the permissions it needs to operate.
Mainland company
A mainland company is licensed by the relevant emirate authority. It may suit a business that plans to serve the local UAE market directly, subject to the activities and approvals on its licence.
Free zone company
A free zone company is licensed by a particular free zone authority. It may suit businesses with international, online or zone-based operations. Free zone rules differ, and selling directly into the UAE mainland market may require additional licences, approvals or arrangements.
UAE Government: running a business in a free zone
We’ll help you compare the options based on your intended activities, customers, office requirements and visa needs.
Choose the right business activities
Your licence needs to reflect the work your company will actually carry out. Activities can affect the licence type, legal form, premises requirements and approvals needed.
Common activity areas include professional services, consultancy, e-commerce, media, trading and industrial operations. Some activities require additional approval from a government or sector authority.
Tell us what you plan to sell or provide. We can help identify the relevant activity options and explain what to check before submitting an application.
UAE business setup costs
Your total cost depends on the emirate, licence type, business activity, office requirements and visa needs.
Our website currently lists:
- E-commerce licence packages from AED 5,750
- Free zone licence packages from AED 13,500
- Mainland licence packages from AED 15,000
- A typical overall setup range of AED 5,750 to AED 40,000, depending on the setup
Prices are indicative and subject to the selected activity, jurisdiction and package terms. Ask for a written, itemised quote so you can see which licence, premises, visa and support costs are included.
View our current packages and pricing
Visa assistance for business owners and staff
Company formation and UAE residency are separate steps. Depending on the jurisdiction and package, your company may be able to apply for residence visas for owners, partners or employees. Eligibility and available visa allocation depend on the relevant authority and your company’s setup.
Jitendra Business Consultant provides PRO and visa processing support. We’ll explain which steps apply to your situation and what may require your presence in the UAE. A company licence does not automatically guarantee a visa.
Corporate bank account assistance
A company licence does not guarantee that a bank will approve an account. Banks carry out their own checks and may consider your business activity, ownership, documents, source of funds and expected transactions.
Jitendra Business Consultant assists companies with corporate bank account applications. We can explain the documentation process and help you prepare, while the bank makes the final decision.
How the setup process works
Our process starts with understanding your business plans and comparing suitable routes. We then help with the documentation and application steps for the selected setup.
- Consultation: Discuss your business, budget and plans for the UAE.
- Activity and jurisdiction review: Compare relevant activities and mainland or free zone options.
- Documentation: Prepare the required application documents and supporting paperwork.
- Licensing: Submit the application and coordinate the licensing steps.
- Next steps: Get support with applicable PRO, visa and bank account applications.
The exact sequence and timing depend on the activity, jurisdiction and any required approvals.
Important for UK business owners
Setting up a UAE company does not automatically change your UK tax residence or obligations. If you plan to relocate, move company management or change how your UK business operates, get advice from a qualified UK tax professional before making decisions.
Start your UAE company formation from the UK
Tell us what your business does, where you plan to find customers and whether you need premises or visas. Jitendra Business Consultant can help you compare setup options across the UAE and request a quote based on your requirements.